This is a three-volume set of reference books that focuses on patents for woodworking tools throughout U.S. history.Images of all planes, and a variety of spoke shaves, obscure shoot boards, tools for shoe-making, all compiled from the US Patent office, are shown and described here. Other than a Stanley #11, I was not aware of the huge volume of leather (shoemaking) tools.
The primary patent holder, and secondary partners if known are listed along with a basic guide to rarity. Patents a...